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    Obama Is ‘Appalled and Disappointed’ by Blago, Excited About Health CareQuestion: Which issue do you care about more?
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    Critics Point to Obama Cabinet Paradox: It’s Too White, Yet With Too Few RepublicansCould the first black president be appointing too many whites? And … Democrats?
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    That Hillary Clinton Campaign Debt: Still NaggingShe’s still $7.5 million in the can.
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    Bill Richardson, Ever Diplomatic, Settles for Commerce SecretaryThe consummate team player joins the team of rivals — but Hispanic leaders want more!
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    Oh, NOW Everyone Wants to Hug Our Cuddle GuvNow that he gets to pick Hillary’s replacement, suddenly all these new people have noticed how adorable and snuggly he is!
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    Did Hillary Clinton Tear Up During Today’s Obama Press Conference?Of all of her faces, this is the last one we expected.
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    Which Face Will Hillary Clinton Wear During Today’s Press Conference?It’s a big day for her — she’ll be named the next secretary of State! And she’s got more to choose from than just pantsuits.
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    New Administration Already Tackling Afghanistan, Which Is Already ResistingBy picking Robert Gates for Defense secretary, Obama has given himself the power to start preparing his Afghanistan strategy before he even gets into office.
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    Is It Time for a Tom Suozzi Comeback?The Washington ‘Post’ picks him as the odds-on favorite to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate. It’s time for a walk down memory lane…
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    Obama Introduces Cabinet, Discusses Focus on ‘Strong Main Street’A thriving middle class, the president-elect said, will be key to his economic recovery plan.
  11. Obama to Name Melody Barnes to Head White House Domestic Policy CouncilRelated: Will this be the sexiest administration ever?
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    Obama to Roll Out Economic Team and Plans TodayHe may keep the Bush tax cuts until 2010, he’ll probably expand his recovery plan, and he wants it all on day one.
  13. election hangover
    Hillary Clinton Is That FriendYou know, the one that you trust and whose advice you need, but who can’t keep her effing mouth shut?
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    Janet Napolitano to Head Homeland SecurityYet another Obama-administration appointment!
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    Tom Daschle Tapped As Health and Human Services SecretaryThe job has been offered and accepted, according to reports.
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    The Road to a Clinton Secretary of State Is Smooth, BumpyThere are (almost) conflicting reports out today about Hillary Clinton’s road to the State Department.
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    Obama’s Attorney General Tap: First African-American to Run Justice Department?Clinton deputy attorney general Eric Holder, a high-powered Washington lawyer, will take the post, according to ‘Newsweek.’
  18. Greg Craig to Continue to Make Us Sweat As Obama White House CounselSeriously, his hair has magical powers.
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    Chris Smith on Hillary, Paterson, and Who’s NextIf Clinton does indeed take the secretary of State post, what happens here in New York State?
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    Obama Advisers Pushing Hillary Clinton for Secretary of StateThe transition team confirms that her name is high on the list for the post, and that Obama has discussed it in meetings.
  21. More Than 1,000 Names on Petition to Block Schools Czar From Cabinet PostSay it ain’t Joe, locals plead to Team Obama.
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    Robert Gibbs Will Be Obama Press Secretary, Says Top DemocratAnd apparently the press will be psyched about the choice.
  23. Rahm Emanuel ‘Strongly Considering’ Obama Chief of Staff JobThe rumors were true: Obama has asked the high-ranking Democratic representative from Illinois to serve as his chief of staff, and Emanuel is ‘strongly considering’ accepting.